Project Grant 2450954
Award Date
3/1/25
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$305K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Nexuma L.L.C. (FWS3DN749AD8)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
SUNNY ISL BCH, FL 33160, USA
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